The flooding that has made big headlines for Iowa is causing the mighty Mississippi to flood towns all around Nauvoo. We drove past a couple towns that had been evacuated with National Guardsmen sandbagging the riverbank. Then, the road was flooded for a couple hundred yards. I'm proud to say that we opted not to make the highlight reel for some late night "Stupid Drivers" program. Although some people were stopped there and seemed to be seriously considering braving the water.
Ms. Garmin kindly directed us on a detour that involved several miles of unmarked gravel roads. Gratefully, we made it. Unfortunately, most of the historic sites were closing as we arrived. We walked around Nauvoo, saw the temple, visitor's center, Smith family graves, and drove to Carthage to see the jail.
Thanks to the gracious hospitality of our friends, I'm enjoying this view from the balcony of the finest hotel room in Nauvoo. It's gorgeous.
If anyone is planning a trip to Nauvoo I highly recommend the town and these accomodations http://www.ldsliving.com/nauvoo/
We might be happily stuck in Nauvoo for a good part of the day. We planned to get on the road early but from what everyone says, every bridge across the Mississippi within 100 miles is closed. Geez. We'll see what happens tomorrow. For now, this is nice and relaxing after two days of driving.
2 comments:
Ohhh yay! That's the store/hotel that my parents moved out to run in Nauvoo, isn't it pretty? call it Mama and Papa Price's touch :) In fact, that picture from the link you posted is the back of their heads. Small world, huh :) Have fun in nauvoo--if you get to stay go to rendevous in old nauvoo--I get the biggest kick out of that show!
So I had a fabulous idea. I'm in UT all this week, Ash lives in UT right now why don't we all meet up here while your driving through!!! We could meet for lunch or something it would be so fun and I would LOVE to see you. Let me know.
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